Kevin Cunningham

"Violence fills us with horror. Yet violence entertains us. How is this possible? Are human beings born violent? Or do we learn to do it? Most important of all: can we stop before we destroy each other? Can People Stop Being Violent? looks at how thinkers have tackled the problem of violence. From school shootings to giant robots, real and pretend violence are part of our everyday lives. Yet philosophers of nonviolence tirelessly work to show human...

Provides a history of New York, from its beginnings as a Dutch colony to its involvement in the American Revolution and its admittance into the United States in 1788.

Provides a brief history of Pennsylvania, from its beginnings as a Dutch colony to its involvement in the American Revolution and its admittance into the United States in 1787.

Presents the history, daily life, industry, government, and religion of the first settlers of Maryland, from 1634 when Catholic settlers arrived to 1788 when it joined the United States.

This title reveals the continued concerns surrounding this killer disease and the possibility of a future pandemic. The text will help readers to better understand the history of the virus, how it has mutated and jumped from animals to humans, and new concerns regarding more dangerous forms.

An exploration of the Navajo Indians, discussing the nation's relationship with Spaniards and settlers, culture, crafts, and more.

An introduction to the Cheyenne people, explaining who they are, reviewing the history of the Cheyenne, looking at how the Cheyenne lived, their beliefs, and rituals, and discussing the Council of Forty-Four.

Looks at the history of the state of New Jersey from its beginnings as Dutch settlements to its entrance into the United States in 1787.

Introduces different types of maps and how they are used, including those that show how to get to a place and those that show what you will find when you arrive.

An introduction to the Pueblo people, explaining who they are, reviewing the history of the Pueblo, examining key aspects of Pueblo culture, and looking at Pueblo traditions that continue into the twenty-first century.